2026 PUBG MOBILE WORLD CUP GROUP STAGE KICKS OFF AUGUST 6TH

• The 2026 PUBG MOBILE World Cup (PMWC) returns for its third edition as part of the prestigious Esports World Cup in Paris
• 32 of the world’s top PUBG MOBILE Esports teams will compete across two groups of 16 for their place in the tournament
• The Group Stage will see teams play 12 matches, with the top five from each group advancing straight to the Grand Finals
• The 2026 PMWC field features reigning 2025 champions Yangon Galacticos alongside recent tournament winners including 4Thrives Esports, GodLike Esports and Alpha7 Esports
• With a $3,025,000 prize pool on the line, the 2026 PMWC marks the pinnacle of PUBG MOBILE Esports’ summer calendar and brings its global competitive community together in Paris
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London, 5th August 2026 - PUBG MOBILE Esports is excited to announce that the 2026 PUBG MOBILE World Cup (PMWC) is finally making its first step into the tournament, with the Group Stage commencing from tomorrow, until the 9th of August. Taking place as part of the prestigious Esports World Cup in Paris, the third edition of the PMWC is ready to ignite, with the stage set for the world’s top teams to battle it out for glory. With a massive $3,025,000 prize pool on the line, the Group Stage is set to be a fierce opening chapter, as teams set their sights on securing the number one spot.

Reflecting PUBG MOBILE’s status as a truly global phenomenon, the 2026 PMWC brings together teams from across the world, showcasing the breadth of talent in mobile esports. The Group Stage will see 32 international teams divided into two groups of 16, with each team going head-to-head in 12 thrilling matches to keep their place in this year's tournament. The top five teams from each group will advance directly to the esteemed Grand Finals, while teams finishing 6th to 13th will move into the Survival Stage, where pre-players will need to give it their all in their final chance to keep their 2026 PMWC journey to victory alive.

The 32 teams competing have earned their place through PUBG MOBILE Esport’s competitive pathways, alongside a direct invitation for reigning 2025 PMWC champions Yangon Galacticos. The field also features a host of recent champions arriving in Paris with momentum on their side, including PMGO Season 1 winners 4Thrives Esports, BMPS 2026 champions GodLike Esports, and reigning 2025 PMGC champions Alpha7 Esports. The teams competing are listed below:

Group A:

• 4Thrives Esports
• AGAL (All Gamers)
• AlUla Club Esports
• Aurora Gaming
• DRX
• FURIA
• Gaming Stars Esports
• Geekay Esports
• GOAT Team
• Nigma Galaxy
• Orangutan
• RRQ RYU
• Team Flash
• ThunderTalk Gaming
• ULF Esports
• XForce Rejects

Group B:

• Alpha7 Esports
• Team Vitality
• DOPENESS
• eArena
• ETSH Esports
• GodLike Esports
• GS 721
• Horaa Esports
• Hustler Crew
• IDA Esports
• NS RedForce
• S2G Esports
• Tianba
• TT Project
• Wolves Esports
• Yangon Galacticos

Key PMWC dates:

• Group Stage - 6th - 9th August
• Survival Stage - 11th - 12th August
• Grand Finals - 14th - 16th August

The 2026 PMWC marks the peak of PUBG MOBILE Esports’ summer calendar, bringing together the world’s top teams from across more than 200 countries and regions to compete on the international stage. With 3.8 million peak concurrent viewers in 2025 alone, PUBG MOBILE Esports continues to cement its position as one of the most followed mobile titles at the Esports World Cup. The tournament is powered by an inclusive and competitive ecosystem spanning from National Championships to a Third-Party Tournament Program supporting grassroots competition worldwide. Now, teams that have risen through these pathways to battle it out at the 2026 PMWC, showcasing the depth and global reach of PUBG MOBILE Esports on one of the biggest stages in the world.

For more information on the confirmed teams, schedule and where to watch, please visit the official PUBG MOBILE Esports channels on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube.